5. Present President's awards and State of Society Address at the ASCLS-MI Annual Meeting.

6. Install newly elected officers and board members.

7. Complete appointments to Board and Standing Committee Chair vacancies by August 1st.

8. Appoint task force and ad hoc committees as needed.

9. Complete a list of committee chairs and Board members to include: Name, addresses, business phone, residential/cell phone, FAX number, E-mails and ASCLS membership number. Submit to ASCLS upon request and to publications chair. Use form sent from the ASCLS office.

10. Hold four board meetings per year (2 required). 1

A. Summer (July), Fall (Aug/Sept) and Winter (Jan/Feb). 1

B. Annual Meeting (April). 2

11. Call special Board meetings as deemed necessary.

12. Schedule, develop agenda and distribution of meeting notification for all board meetings and general membership meeting.

13. Appoint parliamentarian to serve during business meeting.

14. Coordinate the annual Leadership Development event to foster leadership potential in all members.

A. Board orientation.

B. National association update.

C. State issues update.

D. Leadership development.

15. Hold one general membership meeting per year at the Spring MSCLS Annual meeting. 1

18. Submit articles to Newslinks Editor for publication to inform, advise and encourage members within the State. (Starting with July/August issue).

19. Attend to all correspondence and note action requests in an informed and professional manner by writing letters, memos, reports and Presidential messages. Utilize telephone & email for rapid exchange of information and to solve immediate problems.

20. Review all Society and other related publications related to the Medical Technology Profession.

21. Inform Board of Directors and other appropriate individuals of Regional and National news.

22. Upon invitation, attend District meetings to address activities of the Society.

23. Attend as many scheduled committee meetings as possible. If unable to attend, carefully read submitted minutes or reports to stay informed of all business transactions, address requests and offer advice when indicated. Advise Committee Chair on regulations of Society, taking action when necessary.

(early) Submit official roster of Michigan delegates for ASCLS Annual House of Delegates.

(10th) Newslinks article due.

June (1st) Notify ASCLS Executive Office state representative who will receive computerized state membership printout (alpha list).Notify ASCLS Executive Office of state dues changes, if indicated.July Attend and lead ASCLS-MI Delegation at the ASCLS Annual Meeting. Submit financial statement to Finance Chair.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Will the newly elected officers please come forward?

Will the members of the Society please rise?

MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY: You have chosen these officers to guide you in the coming year. Upon you rest the responsibility of giving whole-hearted assistance to each of them so that they may direct the affairs of the Society with dignity and distinction. Will you pledge these newly elected officers your support and assistance

Members please be seated.

The members have pledged their interest and support. They have shown confidence in your ability and judgment. Your election is your authority to serve during the coming year. As new officers, you will need wisdom, patience and understanding. We are confident you will show yourselves worthy of the trust placed in you.

__________________, you have accepted the responsibility of the office of Student Forum Representative. It will be your duty to attend meetings of the Board and the Society, and to perform any duties assigned by the Board. Do you pledge to assume these duties?

__________________, you have accepted the responsibility of the office of First Year Professional Representative. It will be your duty to attend meetings of the Board and the Society, and to perform any duties assigned by the Board. Do you pledge to assume these duties?

__________________, you have accepted the responsibility of the office of District Representative. It will be your duty to attend meetings of the Board and the Society, and to perform any duties assigned by the Board. Do you pledge to assume these duties?

__________________, as Treasurer, it will be your duty to receive and disburse all funds of the Society. You shall have custody of all funds and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements. Will you accept these responsibilities?

__________________, as Secretary, it is your duty to keep a faithful record of all meetings, and to perform other duties as assigned in the Bylaws and by the Board. Do you accept these responsibilities?

__________________, you are to serve as President-Elect. It will be your duty to preside at all meetings in the absence of the President, being of aid in any way you can. You should become familiar with the responsibilities of the Office of President so that you may carry out the affairs of the Society when necessary. Do you accept these responsibilities?

__________________, is our new President. Faith is placed in your leadership and in your ability to carry out the requirements of this office. Do you promise to fulfill to the best of your ability the duties of the President?

The Officers of the Society are now duly installed. (You may be seated - with the exception of the new President). It is now my pleasure to hand the gavel to the new President. Mr/Madam President.

(Passing of President Pin/Presentation of Past President Pin follows).